Canon 1D MKIV vs. Canon 7D ? To all the professional photographers in Cyberland,I own two Canon 7D and I have been considering getting an MK IV, and then sell one of the 7D bodies. Even though the MK IV body costs about $3000 more than the 7D, I was very surprised to read, in a comparison review at DPREVIEW.com, that the sample results for the MK IV are very, very close to the results from the 7D. Can that be possible?Or, am I better off buying great L lenses for the 7D, and not buy the MK IV?? Not sure of the right answer. Canon 1D MKIV vs. Canon 7D ? To all the professional photographers in Cyberland,I own two Canon 7D and I have been considering getting an MK IV, and then sell one of the 7D bodies. Even... » Read More Canon 1D MKIV vs. Canon 7D ? To all the professional photographers in Cyberland,I own two Canon 7D and I have been considering getting an MK IV, and then sell one of the 7D bodies. Even though the MK IV body costs about $3000 more than the 7D, I was very surprised to read, in a comparison review at DPREVIEW.com, that the sample results for the MK IV are very, very close to the results from the 7D. Can that be possible?Or, am I better off buying great L lenses for the 7D, and not buy the MK IV?? Not sure of the right answer. « Show Less
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Well, after considering all my fellow photographers' advice, on whether or not to switch to MK IV from 7D, I "took the plunge" and purchased three L lenses: 16-35mm f/2.8, 24-105mm f/4.0, and 70-200mm f/4.0. It is still too early to tell, but from my initial impressions shooting during the snow storm in NYC, I am very happy with all the L lenses, even though I had to sell most of my old lenses to get them. Just looking at the LCD screen after each shot, I can readily see the difference in sharpness and color. I am waiting to get a 20"x24" print and see if all the sages' advice I found here paid off.Thanks to all of you who shared your experiences with me. Well, after considering all my fellow photographers' advice, on whether or not to switch to MK IV from 7D, I "took the plunge" and purchased three L lenses: 16-35mm f/2.8, 24-105mm f/4.0, and 70-200mm f/4.0. It is still too early to tell, but from my initial impressions shooting during the snow storm in NYC, I am very happy with all the L lenses, even though I had to sell most of my old lenses to get them. Just looking at the LCD screen after each shot, I can readily see the difference in sharpness and color. I am waiting to get a 20"x24" print and see if all the sages'... » Read More Well, after considering all my fellow photographers' advice, on whether or not to switch to MK IV from 7D, I "took the plunge" and purchased three L lenses: 16-35mm f/2.8, 24-105mm f/4.0, and 70-200mm f/4.0. It is still too early to tell, but from my initial impressions shooting during the snow storm in NYC, I am very happy with all the L lenses, even though I had to sell most of my old lenses to get them. Just looking at the LCD screen after each shot, I can readily see the difference in sharpness and color. I am waiting to get a 20"x24" print and see if all the sages' advice I found here paid off.Thanks to all of you who shared your experiences with me. « Show Less
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I own and use both the 7D and 1D Mark IV in addition to the 5D II. Clearly the Mark IV is superiorin low light to the 7D. If you don't mind the extra weight and expense of the Mark IV, you shouldbuy the Mark IV. My only reservation is that I cannot use my circular fisheye lens to full effect withthe Mark IV because it is not full frame.
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I now have the MarkIV and love it. There's nothing to compare to it to anywhere. I was goofing off with it today at ISO 10,000. Yes, the only drawback is not using the 10-22 wide angle and a few efs lenses.Wouldn't mind having the FF 5DMKII also! I was just looking at some ISO comparisons. Almost as good as the MKIV. DPreview has some comparisons. If you want full frame go with the 5D, if you want fast FPS and more length to your lenses go with the MKIV. They are both excellent. The MKIV is a heavier camera.
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I am a proud owner of a 7D and I have spent many hours taking pictures with it. I made the plung and bought a nice "EF 24-105mm f4.0 IS L" lense and it is awesome... just wonderful. The new lense really improved the quality of the pictures that I have taken... My advise... keep the 7D's and get some quality glass..
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great! the lense looks very impressive on the camera. I just bought the battery grip for the camera.. and it looks awesome. enjoy the lense
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K. Bennett,Thanks very much for your info about these two cameras. I started with the model 30, had them for a year, sold them and got two 40D's, then last March I sold those and bought two 7D's. I had thought about getting a 5D, but a friend who just bought it said there are a lot of problems with the focusing, he said he gets around 20% out of focus, a number I find unacceptable. He advised me to skip the 5D and go to the Mark IV, and I was not sure if the better and sharper images, especially at high ISOs would be worth the extra $3000 a Mark IV would cost. What I might do is rent a Mark IV body for a weekend and see how I like it.Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. K. Bennett,Thanks very much for your info about these two cameras. I started with the model 30, had them for a year, sold them and got two 40D's, then last March I sold those and bought two 7D's. I had thought about getting a 5D, but a friend who just bought it said there are a lot of problems with the focusing, he said he gets around 20% out of focus, a number I find unacceptable. He advised me to skip the 5D and go to the Mark IV, and I was not sure if the better and sharper images, especially at high ISOs would be worth the extra $3000 a Mark IV would cost. What I might do is rent... » Read More K. Bennett,Thanks very much for your info about these two cameras. I started with the model 30, had them for a year, sold them and got two 40D's, then last March I sold those and bought two 7D's. I had thought about getting a 5D, but a friend who just bought it said there are a lot of problems with the focusing, he said he gets around 20% out of focus, a number I find unacceptable. He advised me to skip the 5D and go to the Mark IV, and I was not sure if the better and sharper images, especially at high ISOs would be worth the extra $3000 a Mark IV would cost. What I might do is rent a Mark IV body for a weekend and see how I like it.Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. « Show Less
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Hardy,Thanks for the info about getting better lenses. I just "bit the bullet" and bought the 24-105mm L lens. I have heard this same wise advice from other photographers, and I am looking forward to getting sharper photos with the new lens, and I will try to get only L lenses from now on. In the end, you truly get what you pay for.
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Wait for the sigma's that were just announced at PMA... they look like they fit the bill - fixing previous issues.. google dp2s. As far as the X1 - I cancelled. I'd rather have a 7d for less money honestly. Leica killed my desire with all the flipping delays.
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Hi, 7D has faster rate of focusing but 6d has better low light performance. I'll say 7D as it focus more on sports and animals shooting users : ) hope that help
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I looked at shopcartusa.com, and most of the listings there seem very suspicious because: - Those offers are all from vendors I've never heard of before. - All vendors have perfect ratings (5 out of 5 starts). - Prices are ridiculously low ($200-300 for the Rebel XTi body). I can bet if you actually try to order the Rebel XTi for $200, you will be told that: 1. It does not come with US warranty 2. The price is for 'body only'. You have to pay $200 more for the rechargeable battery, charger, user manual and software. (even though those are all included in the original package) 3. You must also buy a 2GB memory for $200 to qualify for this low price. 4. Finaly, it is on back-order - unless you order the body with a 3rd-party lens and flash unit that add another $600 to your cost. So eventually, you'll end up paying over $1200 for a grey-market camera kit.
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I went through the same dilemma, and while I can't remember all the pros and cons my choice was the 6D. It seemed like the 7D was better for action and video. I already had a crop sensor in my Rebel xsi, and wanted a full frame, plus I was looking for more of an ISO range. Love the 6D. If you are interested in images from this camera I have a Facebook page, Wyoming Willow Sticks. You probably can't go wrong with either camera, just depends on what features fit you. Good luck.
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It depends on what is more important to you and how you shoot? The 7D has lots more AF points. Would you be using them? Do you currently rely on a crop sensor to get that extra focal length in your EF lenses? How used were you to shooting 35mm? Personally I can see the merits of having both. I love my 6D and full frame, but there are times absolute real estate of the sensor size isn't necessary and I'm looking to replace my aging, but solid, 40D. The 7d has a larger buffer, more processing power by 100%, dual slots, but a smaller sensor size for MP size. Are you shooting more video than stills? The 1st 7D excelled at that. I personally will always steer towards sensor size. I have images from a 11MP 1Ds that beat 15MP crop sensor cameras (not to mention 1 2/3" sensor 15MP cameras) simply because the MP weren't constrained to a small sensor size. I realize this really doesn't help answer your question and only asks more. But the camera is a tool, and it's very rare that a camera comes along that is that swiss army of cameras that does everything better than all the rest. Good luck in your decision.
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&gt;&gt;I didn't realize this camera was out there when I bought my FZ28! I notice that in the copy under the camera description, significantly more bought the FZ28K than the FZ50. Presumably the price is the reason, I suppose along with the 18x optical zoom.&lt;&lt; this one came out before the fz28, but at the time i only paid about $440 &gt;&gt;Many reviewers above said the FZ50 is "almost" a dslr - but many, many dslrs are considerably less expensive than the FZ50, which I think costs more now than when it came out....and I think I saw on the digital review site that the camera has been discontinued. &lt;&lt; i didn't know about it being discontinued so soon. it compares to a dslr in many ways. but the ISO settings are pretty noisy above ISO 400, whereas in good dslr's you can get good results up to ISO 3200. this is a very good review that gives all of its specs. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz50/ here it is compared to the canon rebel XT where you can see the ISO 1600 on both cameras. the canon is better. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz50/page17.asp &gt;&gt;The user photos for this camera are wonderful! I have a Canon Rebel XS, which cost quite a bit less than this camera, and an FZ28K....I'm now wondering if I should sell the FZ28 K, return the Canon, and get a used FZ50.&lt;&lt; yeah, i get better pictures than i ever have. &gt;&gt;What is it about this camera that makes it worth nearly a thousand dollars? &lt;&lt; i don't know. i don't understand. i haven't seen that happen with any other camera.
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The T2i body only version also is not in stock at B&H; Photo, Adorama and Best Buy. It is not even available on the Canon Web site. I've been thinking of biting the financial bullet and buying a 7d instead.
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Today's deal is the $742 and in addition to the body, you get a Pentax Optio (a slightly hidden offer on the electronics' page--it doesn't come up if you select the K20 directly). I already have an Optio in my briefcase. I rather have the price of the Optio discounted from the K20.
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First; I have a 7D and I got Canon 2 option, works great. Second; select option Canon 1 and read the title, you'll see that 7D is not in that list, but it is in the Canon 2 option.
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Let me start with a few obligatory questions: how much experience do you have with photography, what do you want to photograph, and how much are you willing to spend?? The Rebel XT is a great camera. You can start learning on it, and continue with it for a long time. I currently use one. The biggest limitations this camera has are: Slow fps (3) Extremely small buffer if one shoots RAW (I shoot RAW exclusively, and the buffer only holds 4 shots) Small(ish) screen - the 2.5 on the 30d makes me drool... Rear wheel on higher canon models seems more efficient than four buttons Smallish, and plastic construction. Don't let these turn you away - I am a sports shooter, and that is very demanding on the equipment. You said you want to do a little semi-pro; for that reason, I would reccommend the canon 30d for you if you can afford it. The higher fps, bigger screen, larger buffer, better build quality, and rear wheel would all be of benefit. But if you don't want to splurge on the 30d, the rebel makes a fine choice. Don't forget that the newer 400d has come out - it is an upgraded version of this camera. And most of all, remember that the camera can only capture what a lens sees. Invest in some good glass.
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The quality is honestly not very good. I have two of these (1 Q20 and 1 QF20), compared to the quality of the 7D ... there is absolutely no comparison. This camera is cheap and reliable, but if you are looking for "quality" then there are better ones out there.
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You're right. If I were willing to consider the extra cost, I think I would upgrade to the Canon 50D.I'm still trying to sort it all out!
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I can't pre-order... Too little faith in canon cameras when they are released. I will probably get it down the road (feb-march) if their aren't any issues.Would upgrade from mkII.Would be nice if canon could release the 1d and 1ds as one camera, and just allow us to switch between high fps and high MP.But alas, I'll refrain.
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Frank, I recommend you get the 28-135mm kit lens. You wont get a better value on a lens. The price in the kit is half what it sells for. On an APS-C sensor camera it offers fantastic image quality. This is why Canon continues to 'kit' it with even the 7D, despite not being wide angle on APS-C cameras. It should take care of most of you shooting needs. For indoor shots where you want a little more width add a Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens. It's f/2.8 aperture will start to give you the nice bokeh you desire. But, for the best bokeh you'll want a prime lens, I prefer the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens, but, some people prefer the a 50mm on an APS-C camera. Frank, I recommend you get the 28-135mm kit lens. You wont get a better value on a lens. The price in the kit is half what it sells for. On an APS-C sensor camera it offers fantastic image quality. This is why Canon continues to 'kit' it with even the 7D, despite not being wide angle on APS-C cameras. It should take care of most of you shooting needs. For indoor shots where you want a little more width add a Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens. It's f/2.8 aperture will start to give you the nice bokeh... » Read More Frank, I recommend you get the 28-135mm kit lens. You wont get a better value on a lens. The price in the kit is half what it sells for. On an APS-C sensor camera it offers fantastic image quality. This is why Canon continues to 'kit' it with even the 7D, despite not being wide angle on APS-C cameras. It should take care of most of you shooting needs. For indoor shots where you want a little more width add a Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens. It's f/2.8 aperture will start to give you the nice bokeh you desire. But, for the best bokeh you'll want a prime lens, I prefer the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens, but, some people prefer the a 50mm on an APS-C camera. « Show Less
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I absolutely love my canon 7D. The Canon 7D mark ii is supposed to be a little better with low light. You really can't beat the price right now on the canon 7D. It has really dropped in price since last year.(about 700.00) I have a Nikon too and I love the menu on the canons. They are easier to use. I love to photo birds in flight and I have gotten some amazing photos. You can buy a fast lens for sports too. The 70-200 lens with 2.8 f/ stop is a great sports photography lens. That is on my wish list. Hope this helps and good luck!
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Assuming price isn't a primary constraint.. Canon 7D more pro, more durable and will last you even and when you go pro. That said the Rebel is a lotta Camera for the cash.